Thread: Use only a flat strop on these razors

I believe that in the link Mark posted there is mention and an image of a paddle strop the company produced. I would take it then that flat strop is the same as a paddle strop and why wouldn't they recommend only using the type of strop they themselves produced. Man, that is a great link and I bookmarked it.

Bob

Yes, it's most likely))) Flat strop is here (picture by Martin103):

Originally Posted by ShaveAndTravel

Yes, it's most likely))) Flat strop is here (picture by Martin103):

A company wanting you to use only their products. That is surprising...

This forum has a pile of info. Just Mark linking to an older thread has shared much info.
It even solved the 'flat strop' riddle!
Very cool!

Off to hone my Arbenz!

Originally Posted by Geezer

If you look carefully at the photographs, There is one with a tapered spine getting larger as it approached the tip. The version would be the one I would consider for the use of the flat strop, as the taper would assure a good bevel angle. Coulter did not, to the best of my knowledge, mark his razor frames. He was also said to have made his own blade steel from the material of his watch springs. I have a blade of his that looks like wootz, but am unable to prove the concept.

~Richard

Watch springs require totally different qualities than blades so I would doubt it's the same stuff. Also watch springs were very specialized items and unless you're talking before the industrial revolution there were specialized outfits supplying springs to all manufacturers.

But you never know.

It could also be a recommendation against using canvas. Wouldn't it be funny if you unscrewed the blade by stropping!